bloodthirsty
word
Definition
Describes someone or something that enjoys violence or wants to cause harm, especially killing or bloodshed.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in a figurative way to describe people, stories, or actions that seem unusually violent or cruel. Often seen in literature, film, or in criticism of aggressive behavior. Not used in polite conversation.
Spanish: sediento de sangre - sanguinarioPortuguese (BR): sedento de sangue - sanguinárioPortuguese (PT): sedento de sangue - sanguinárioChinese (Simplified): 嗜血的 - 残忍的Chinese (Traditional): 嗜血的 - 殘忍的Hindi: रक्तपिपासु - खूनीArabic: عطشان للدماء - متعطش للدمBengali: রক্তপিপাসু - নৃশংসRussian: кровожадныйJapanese: 残忍な - 血に飢えたVietnamese: khát máu - tàn bạoKorean: 피에 굶주린 - 잔인한Turkish: kanlı - vahşi - kana susamışUrdu: خونخوار - سفاکIndonesian: haus darah - kejam
Example Sentences
Some bloodthirsty animals hunt at night.
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That old movie was too bloodthirsty for me—I couldn't watch all the violence.
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The villain in the story was bloodthirsty and cruel.
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He had a bloodthirsty look in his eyes.
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The competition turned bloodthirsty when the teams started cheating and arguing.
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Some fans at the game got really bloodthirsty and started chanting for a fight.
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